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Get An MBA Or Buy A Franchise?

Posted by Nathaniel C Bruno on August 31, 2009 at 11:31am

Many college undergrads and recent grads are contemplating whether to obtain an MBA. While often viewed as a career accelerator, an MBA does require major commitments of money and time.Usually, there are four determining factors: cost, time involved, return on investment and job market. But, now there’s a fifth consideration: get an MBA or spend the same amount of money to purchase a franchise?To pay for an MBA, most people work part-time at low wages while enrolled, deplete their personal or parents’ savings, and obtain student loans that must be repaid. However, going the franchise route can provide a fast and lifetime income that often exceeds the income of those with MBAs.After graduation, with a degree in Business Administration, from the University of Denver in December 2008, 23-year-old Tanner White considered getting his master’s degree. He then weighed his options.“I’d spend the same amount of money pursuing a MBA as I would to become a businessowner,” said Tanner. “If I got my master’s degree it wouldn’t guarantee a job, especially in today’s job market. Plus, I most certainly would not be my own boss.”Tanner purchased a portion of the Denver College Hunks Hauling Junk in June of 2009 from Nathaniel Bruno, who was the sole owner, and is very pleased with his investment. “I don’t think that pursuing a MBA is a bad idea” said Tanner, “but for me taking control of my future rather than hoping for opportunities obtained through a master’s degree seemed like the best path.”According to Nick Friedman, president of College Hunks Hauling Junk, several of his franchise owners are recent college graduates, which is not the typical franchise owner profile.”Rather than spending $95,000 and two years getting an MBA, more and more people are using the money to open a franchise,” said Friedman. “And, in less than two years they own a cash-producing asset.”Friedman and his business partner, Omar Soliman, brought a clean-cut image to junk removal by recruiting college students to haul away customers’ unwanted items. The temporary summer gig started in 2005 has grown into a multi-truck, multi-million-dollar franchise operation with locations across the country.“Franchising allows people to go into business for themselves but not by themselves,” Friedman said. “It offers a much more secure method of entrepreneurship.” New franchisees get five days of training at “Junk University” in Tampa to learn every aspect of the business. The company focuses on branding, marketing, community involvement and recycling efforts.Just like college, parents can invest in their child’s future by helping fund the business.Tanner’s parents helped their son by co-signing the loan for the franchise. “This is a great business,” said Tanner. “It’s fun, you do a lot for the community and can make a great deal of money if you follow the franchise formula.”For more information: www.collegehunksblog.com

Save the Ta Ta's

Posted by Al Musser on August 25, 2009 at 4:15pm

We are really excited! Our oldest daughter is going on a bike ride! I’ll bet you’re less than impressed with that.. This is sort of a special bike ride though, you see, six months ago Suzanne, at age 47, was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. Five months ago she went through a very extensive double mastectomy. For the last four months she’s been going through six chemotherapy treatments, which of course claimed her hair, her eyelashes and eyebrows. But through the skill and dedication of the medical profession and her unlimited optimism and joy of life, next Sunday, August 30th, she will be riding in the Venus de Miles bike ride. And then the next day she starts six weeks of daily radiation treatments. Venus de Miles is the first Colorado women only bike ride. It’s a project of the Greenhouse Scholars Foundation which raises money to support high performing under resourced college students. It starts Sunday morning at 7 a.m., leaving from Prospect Park in Longmont, to Hygiene, to Lyons, to Jamestown and then back to Prospect Park. It can be a 35 mile, 50 mile or 65 mile ride. Suzanne of course has chosen the 65 mile ride. Being a big biker, Suzanne is in awe of Lance Armstrong and his horrific battle with testicular cancer. His efforts have raised millions for cancer research. That gave Suzanne the idea of putting together a sub group of riders for Venus de Miles who would ride for her cause , the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation (her type of cancer). I’ve always felt it somewhat ironic that a women who loses her breasts to cancer idolizes a man who nearly lost his testicles, but that’s cancer for you. Cancer hasn’t slowed this gal down. At last count there were 90 women signed up to ride as a Soozer’s Cruiser, all with her personally designed Jersey, with the motto, “Save the Ta Ta’s”. Additionally there will be another dozen or more ground support people wearing lime green (her favorite color) T shirts with the “Save the Ta Ta’s” legend. She has chosen as her “domestique” (assistant with honors or personal slave) her younger sister, Stephanie Busby of Lyons. Secretly, she confides that for just this one day, we should think of this as the Tour de Boulder County. And the winners won’t be wearing yellow jerseys down the Champs St. Vrain but will be all the women who win the cancer battle because of generous research donations. In her words it’s “if one person can make a difference, than together we can change the world”. We are so totally thankful to see her on that bike!!! . If you want to make a donation: TNBC Foundation, P.O. Box 204, Norwood, NJ 07648 Or visit www.tnbcfoundation.org Help us welcome the group to Lyons, should arrive around 8:00 A.M., Sunday, August 30th. Jill and Al Musser 303-823-5121 Parents of Suzanne Phillips. Photo is of Suzanne Phillips and her husband Rick.

Discover How To Write First-Rate College Term Papers With No Stress

Posted by jimmy on August 25, 2009 at 3:29am

College term paper writing is in reality not a child’s play as I thought when I first time was given to write a term paper . I gladly started writing my college term papers but soon realized that I would need some great help if I have to finish them on time. Well, as it is very obvious that most of the students rush to internet when it comes to find college term paper guidelines. But it is not so easy to find the guidelines which you need most. So I browsed many websites and I finally came up with the following 7 vital steps which will help you in writing college term papers.The first and foremost task is to outline your whole term papers so that you can be fully aware of what parts or section are required and what should be the logical sequence of the college term papers.The outline should consist of the following parts:• Introduction• Thesis statement• Bodyo Background of the problemo Affected people, groups, etc by the particular problemo Effects of the problem• Feasible solutions• Conclusions• BibliographyIt is the most suitable and possible structure that you must follow when you are writing college term papers.I also found some good factors and tips of writing college term papers which will make a positive impact. You need to understand and analyze how your teacher think It is very important to act as quickly as possible. Avoid delays. Present your college term papers neat, clean and beautifully. Read previous college term papers samples.In this way you can write college term papers that will win you guaranteed A+ grade. So work harder and get the fruit which is sweeter.

Hot Air Balloon Drops In!

Posted by Alek on August 24, 2009 at 12:30pm

So after waking the kids, packing their lunches, and sending them off to school, it is a peaceful morning ... when I hear a "whoosh, whoosh, whoosh" from outside the open window. I realize it's a nearby hot-air balloon ... when they are close, you almost always hear them before you see them. I look to the West ... and it is coming right at my house ... and is very low. It drifts slightly to the South and he sets down in a skinny section of open space right behind my back yard - first time in the over 10 years I have lived here in Lafayette - bummer my kids had already left. alek P.S. I saw some nice pictures on MyTown from the airshow this weekend ... I missed it this year, but have some nifty pictures from last year's airshow at Rocky Mountain Airport.

Sunday, 08/23/09-CIA ART SHOW- 4 to 6

Posted by Corinne Rogan on August 22, 2009 at 7:34am

The pleasure of your company is requested at a benefit for the CIA (Colorado Institute of Art) scholarship fund.Sunday, August 23rd4pm – 6pmJohn Jellico Gallery1200 Lincoln St.Denver CO 80203Join us for an afternoon of hors d’oeurves, libations and art. Featuring the creative talent of: local Denver artists, media personalities, community leaders, Art Institute faculty, students and alumni. Featuring alum: Corinne Rogan "Please come!"Send to your network! CEach piece is exhibited anonymously and sold on a first-come, first-serve basis

Sunday, 08/23/09-CIA ART SHOW- 4 to 6

Posted by Corinne Rogan on August 21, 2009 at 11:18pm

Denver’s IAS Announces Launch of Statebridge

Posted by Erik Keith on August 18, 2009 at 12:25pm

Integrated Asset Services®, LLC (IAS®) (www.iasreo.com), a leader in default management and residential collateral valuation, announced today the launch of Statebridge. The new company will provide custom, high-touch investor-focused servicing for the mortgage industry. Statebridge’s risk-based servicing will introduce a new adaptive approach designed to optimize investor success through tailored, high-touch servicing that maximizes return on performing and non-performing loans. This new approach to servicing was developed by the team that helped create the market for independent surveillance of mortgage securities. “Statebridge is defining a new category, “investor-focused servicing”, for the mortgage industry”, said Dave McCarthy, President and CEO of Integrated Asset Services. “In association with IAS’ valuation and REO capabilities, Statebridge will be the only servicing company to provide a ‘one-stop shop’ for mortgage servicing that is intensely focused on the needs of investors that have grown out of this new mortgage environment.” Responding to changing industry expectations and demands, Statebridge was founded on the principle that a combination of technology, deep industry experience, custom borrower touch, and a contrarian view of servicing can make a significant difference in the performance of mortgage portfolios. Company executives created the firm’s servicing practices from the ground up, relying on years of experience in overseeing hundreds of servicers and roughly three trillion dollars worth of mortgages. “Statebridge is not a company that believes in doing things one way because that’s how they’ve always been done,” said Kevin Kanouff, President of Statebridge. “We work closely with our clients to create a servicing strategy unique to their investment philosophy for the greatest return. We treat borrowers with respect and our clients’ assets as if they were our own.” The company has been designed to provide custom special servicing of both distressed and non-distressed mortgages. In addition to unbiased service advice on existing mortgages, Statebridge experts are equipped to offer collateral analysis, fiduciary review, pool level analysis, and pricing advocacy for new investments in mortgages. With the Statebridge launch, the IAS suite of mortgage servicing products, which already includes REO management and disposition, collateral valuation, conditioned valuation, and mortgage due diligence, will effectively bridge the entire loan life cycle. “Our attitude is that there should always be a solution that is in the best interests of both the borrower and the investor,” said Kanouff. “We’re looking forward to our association with IAS and its “no excuses” philosophy to bring complete and exceptional solutions to the residential asset management industry.”

Longmont Chorale Annouces 09-10 Season!

Posted by Tracy Cravens on August 18, 2009 at 10:35am

The Longmont Chorale annouces it's 2009-2010 season."Out of Africa' with Voices and Marimbas" October 17, 2009 - Calvary Church - 7:00 pmJoining the Chorale will be the Marimba Band, Kutandara. This electrifying and evergetic group fuses ancient African musical traditions with other world influences."A Voice, a Chime, a Chant Sublime" December 12, 2009 - First Congregational Church - 7:00 pmFor peace on earth, and good will to all. Our special guests will be the Hand Bell Choir of Longs Peak United Methodist Church and the Longmont Children's Chorale. The highlight will be a presentation of Britten's "Ceremony of Carols"."The Verdi Requiem" April 10, 2010 - Vance Brand Auditorium - 7:00pmPresented in collaboration with other choral groups from the Front Range and The Longmont Symphony."From Seas to Shining C!" May 1, 2010 - The Raddisson Hotel - 6:00 pmA celebration of Patriotic and American Folk Music. The Gala will consist of dinner and entertainment as well as a silent auction. Special ticket pricing.For tickets call 303-776-7664. Season Tickets now available.

Murder, Time Travel and Auditions

Posted by Tracy Cravens on August 14, 2009 at 10:06am

Longmont Theatre Company will hold auditions for Communicating Doors.Directed by Jackie Tisinai.. Produced by Debi Stevenson.Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm . Longmont Theatre Rehearsal Space, 314 Main Street, Longmont.Open auditions. Complete the on-line audition request form at www.longmonttheatre.org before the audition date.Callbacks –Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, from 1 pm to 4 pm.All roles available. See website for descriptionsCold readings from the scriptNon-Equity only, no pay, no fee.Bring resume, headshot, and a list of all conflicts for evenings and weekends between Sept. 14 and November 22, 2009.Performances: November 6, 7. 8*, 13, 14, 15*, 19, 20, 21Other positions needed:Run sound and lightsSet ArtistHair/ make-up designerPlease contact the Producer Debi Stevenson at language@Q.comFor more information go to www.longmonttheatre.org

Great food, wine/beer and live music by Mark Diamond Trio at this year's "Art, Wine & Jazz" fundrasier for the LCA

Posted by Anne Schmid on August 13, 2009 at 9:49am

LCA INTRODUCES NEW ‘TASTE OF LONGMONT’ &THE MARK DIAMOND TRIO FORANNUAL “ART, WINE & JAZZ” FUNDRAISERLongmont, CO – The Longmont Council for the Arts introduces an all-new event, “Art under the Stars and Taste of Longmont featuring live music by the Mark Diamond Trio.”The outdoor and indoor event will be held on Saturday, August 29th from 6-9pm in Front Range Community College’s tented courtyard, and indoor in the community rooms. An extensive auction features gifts and gift certificates, mountain getaways, sporting events, spa services, fine art, artisan jewelry, crafts and much more. All proceeds benefit the non-profit Longmont Council for the Arts and its 12 programs and local events.This year’s fundraiser for the arts will feature savory samples of appetizers, entrees and desserts from 10 area restaurants and catering companies, an extensive wine tasting from a dozen wine vendors, and beer from Left Hand Brewery. Topping off the event will be the Mark Diamond Trio, a Colorado favorite who has played everywhere from Red Rocks to the Fox Theater.Participating restaurants include:• Terroir New American Cuisine• Sakura Japanese Cuisine• Sun Rose Café• Kho’s Asian Bistro• Dicken’s Tavern• Capers Italian Bistro and Tap• Cooking with Jazz Catering• Pinocchio’s Simply Incredible Italian• Buzz Coffee• Sweet Betty Cupcakerie• The Chocolate Sucker Artisan desserts• Wine coordinated by PJs Wine and Spirits• Left Hand BreweryProceeds from “Art under the Stars” benefit the programs and events of the Longmont Council for the Arts. Every year the LCA offers 12 regular programs that include the Muse Gallery, the Art Enthusiast news magazine, Longmont Studio Tour, Friday Afternoon Concerts, Longmont Film Society, granting programs, Artists in Residence for area schools and more, plus events like this October’s “A Letter from Vincent” by Dutch actor Klaas Hofstra, back by popular demand.Tickets are on sale now. Please call 303-678-7869 to purchase or go online to www.artslongmont.org. Before August 15, get 1 for $35 or 2 tickets for $60. After, $40/one or $70/two tickets.

Charity Pie Bake Sale

Posted by Molly Podolefsky on August 12, 2009 at 8:30pm

Hello All,I am holding a charity pie bake sale at Jet's Espressoria, 2116 Pearl St. in Boulder on Sunday August 23rd, all morning. The proceeds are all going to benefit Greenhouse Scholars and Venus de Miles who are working to provide scholarships and other services to underprivileged and deserving students from Colorado. I am baking 30 fresh home made pies for the event, all different kinds! Come show your support, donate to a worthy cause and take home a delicious dessert for after your Sunday adventures! Oh and by the way, I am riding 100 miles in the annual all women's Venus de Miles charity ride. Join us! You can find Venus de Miles on Facebook or Twitter. If you stop in for coffee between now and the pie sale, thank the owner, Jetty, for sponsoring this event!

U.S. House Prices Keep Climbing with a 1.2% Rise in June

Posted by Erik Keith on August 11, 2009 at 10:41am

Integrated Asset Services(www.iasreo.com) today released its IAS360 House Price Index (HPI). Based upon the timeliest and most granular data available in the industry, the index for national house prices moved ahead another 1.2% in June. With June’s gains--the fourth consecutive positive month--the U.S. housing benchmark advanced 2.7% for full second quarter 2009, virtually offsetting the 2.6% decline across the first three months of the year. The IAS360 HPI is still down 16.7% from its high in June 2007. Like May, all four U.S. census regions reported positive numbers for the month and in like order. For June, the Northeast was up 1.9%, the Midwest 1.8%, the South 1.2%, and the West 0.4%. While values showed improvement in neighborhoods across the country, most upper end counties remained mired in a deep slump. In June, price declines continued to accelerate for Putnam County, NY, Morris County, NJ, and Howard County, MD. “I think that a lot of this valuation disparity reflects the immediate effects of Washington's housing-rescue plan,” said Dave McCarthy, President and CEO of Integrated Asset Services. “Everything so far has helped spur sales of lower-priced homes, which, at least in the short run, is producing winners and losers.” Among the nation’s 10 largest metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) reported, only the Las Vegas housing market continued to slide with a drop of another 1.8% for the month. Boston and Chicago followed solid May numbers with increases of 2.9% and 1.3%, respectively, as did the big California MSAs, with Los Angeles gaining 2.2%, San Francisco up 1.7%, and San Diego 1.4%. “The improvement in the more traditional neighborhoods is encouraging, but it’s easy to think there may be trouble lurking further up the food chain,” said McCarthy. “If there is to be another decrease in home prices, my bet is it’s going to come from the top. One way or the other, the IAS360 will be the first to report it.” The IAS360 House Price Index is a comprehensive housing index tracking monthly change in the median sales price of detached single-family residences across the U.S. The index, based on all arms-length transactions, tracks data of 15,000 neighborhoods, that roll up to report on the changes in 360 counties, nine census divisions, four regions, and the nation overall. The IAS360 House Price Index is delivered on a monthly basis.

Beginner Adult ballet class Monday 11.30am Danse Etoile Ballet

Posted by Danse Etoile Ballet on August 11, 2009 at 9:12am

Come dance with us in a relaxing and friendly atmosphere. Emphasis on flexibility and core strength and learning basic ballet steps.Cost $15Monday at 11.30am Start Aug 24th3400 Industrial LaneBroomfield CO 80020720 938 3030

Local Teacher Leads Students to China

Posted by Kyle Wimmer on August 4, 2009 at 4:51pm

Kyle Wimmer, a local teacher and graduate of Broomfield High School, brought a group of seven students to China this summer through the student and teacher travel company EF Educational Tours, that offers guarenteed lowest prices on student travel. Kyle has been teaching art for the past five years and was awarded "Outstanding Rookie Art Educator of the Year" by the Colorado Art Education Association in June.The nine day trip to China consisted of the group traveling to the cities of Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai and seeing amazing sites such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the terra-cotta soldiers. The students learned the history and study of Chinese culture all while having fun in the process! The students ranged in ages from 13-18 years old and attend a few local schools around the surrounding area. This is the fifth such trip led by Kyle oversees through the company EF Educational Tours . Kyle became interested in international travel when he was a student at Broomfield High School traveling twice to Kenya, Africa with EF. Now, he has led trips to Australia, China, France, Italy,and Spain as a teacher. Currently, he is busy planning another tour for students in early June of 2010. The tour will include travel to four countries in Central Europe over a ten day period. Interested students (ages 12-23) should contact Kyle Wimmer via email for more information at kyle.wimmer@du.edu. Parents are also welcome to join their student in these once in a lifetime trips!

Obama & Co Trafficking in Illicit Drugs

Posted by Michael L. Wagner on August 3, 2009 at 2:56pm

Asked if his New York Crime Family was dealing in narcotics, John Gotti replied: "No, who can compete with the government?"Here Read:+ DynCorp: Beyond the Rule of Law / Colombia Journal:--"Despite the fact that a company contracted by the U.S. government to carry out its program of fumigating and eradicating coca crops in Colombia has been caught smuggling heroin out of the country, no attempts have been made to bring it to justice.""These discoveries might only be the tip of the iceberg as DynCorp’s activities are conducted in absolute secrecy and appear to be beyond the jurisdiction of any governmental body. A high ranking police official in Colombia, who has known about DynCorp since their 1993 arrival in Colombia, told Semana magazine, 'no authority, whether the Civil Aviation Authority, police or army, is authorized to search DynCorp’s planes. Nobody knows what they carry on their return to the United States because they are untouchable.'”"According to the Guardian Weekly, the U.S. government’s contract with DynCorp is full of ambiguities, giving the company even more leeway to avoid oversight by both Colombian and U.S. authorities. This not only increases the opportunities for DynCorp employees to personally profit from drug-trafficking, but also enables the company to conduct counter-insurgency operations for the U.S. government that go far beyond their official role of assessing and implementing the fumigation of illicit crops."+ Breaking the Grip? Obstacles to Justice for Paramilitary Mafias in Colombia / Human Rights Watch:--"Eric Holder would have a troubling conflict of interest in carrying out this work in light of his current work as defense lawyer for Chiquita Brands ...""Chiquita has already admitted in a criminal case that it paid the AUC around $1.7 million in a 7-year period and that it further provided the AUC with a cache machine guns as well.""Indeed, Holder himself, using his influence as former deputy attorney general under the Clinton Administration, helped to negotiate Chiquita's sweetheart deal with the Justice Department in the criminal case against Chiquita."+ Banana Cream Pie / The Next Hurrah:--"I asked him about the drugs-for-weapons exchange and the Chiquita freighters.... 'Look, there were drugs, and there were times that they sent drugs for weapons. They sent the kilos of drugs, and from out there, those duros said we are going to send this many kilos of drugs and I need this many rifles,' Lorenzo said."+ Dirty Tricks, Inc.: The DynCorp-Government Connection Conspiracy Digest:--"Even more sinister is the fact that DynCorp manages email and information systems for many federal investigation agencies like FBI, DOJ and SEC. What does that mean? Whenever criminal behavior is detected, DynCorp controls the information, giving it defacto power to subvert the process of law and cover-up corporate-government criminal activities.""Dudley Mecum, DynCorp Director since 1988, who just happens to also be the managing director of ... CitiGroup, the New York banking conglomerate, convicted of serial money laundering and other criminal offenses."+ Citigroup Tries to Repair Its Image in Japan / NY Times:--"In particular, the regulators discovered that the office did little to monitor against money laundering ..."+ The Banking Industry´s Dirty Little Secret: Money Laundering For The Drug Cartels / American Chronicle:--"The United Nation´s Office on Drugs and Crime Executive Director Antonio Maria Costa recently told the Austrian magazine Profil that drug money has been the only thing that has kept many major banks in business."+ UN crime chief: Was the bailout the largest drug money laundering operation in history? / Corrente:--"The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime had found evidence that 'interbank loans were funded by money that originated from drug trade and other illegal activities,' Costa was quoted as saying. There were "signs that some banks were rescued in that way."Now consider how, in USA v. Juan Vincent Castrillon (2nd Circuit Homepage / Decisions / Sotomayor Dissent), Judge Sonia Sotomayor stated:"I agree fully with the majority that there was ample evidence establishing the existence of a large-scale, international money laundering conspiracy. I disagree, however, with the majority's conclusion that there was sufficient evidence for a rational juror to conclude, beyond a reasonable doubt, that Huezo had the requisite knowledge and specific intent to launder the the proceeds of specified unlawful activity so as to support his conviction for money laundering or conspiracy."Yet the facts of the case are:Huezo drove a fellow conspirator and a suitcase containing $500,000 to a meeting with an undercover cop.On a latter occasion, surveillance disclosed that Huezo started his Jeep then left it running while positioning himself so he could see the both front of the house and the street, whereupon another conspirator emerged with a suitcase containing another $500,000 which he placed in the back of the Jeep for a second delivery.Huezo had $6,000 cash in his possession.+ National Drug Intelligence Center Puerto Rico/US Virgin Islands High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Drug Market Analysis 2009 (USDOJ):"The San Juan High Intensity Financial Crime Area (HIFCA) reports that the leaders of high-profile money laundering organizations based in Central American and South American countries maintain money laundering cells in Puerto Rico and the USVI. The cells launder the illicit proceeds generated by traffickers operating in the HIDTA region and, in doing so, use financial institutions, money remitters, shell corporations, bulk cash smuggling, and other methods, such as the Colombian Black Market Peso Exchange."+ FALN, Holder, and Obama: The Price Paid by One 'Ordinary American' / Human Events:New Year's Eve, 1982: NYPD's bomb squad rushed to headquarters at One Police Plaza--a Puerto Rican Independance Group (FALN) bombing had destroyed the entrance...A total of 4 FALN bombs exploded in a single hour that night--including at the Manhattan FBI office and a federal courthouse in Brooklyn...Though Puerto Rico voted to remain a part of the US, the FALN waged war on America with bombings, kidnappings, threats and intimidation. The most horriffic attack was the 1995 Fraunces Tavern bombing in Lower Manhattan--timed to go off during lunch hour..."After members of the FALN were arrested, they threatened Judge Thomas McMillen's life ... Carmine Valentine told the judge, "You are lucky that we cannot take you right now," ... Dylcia Pagan warned the courtroom: "All of you, I would advise you to watch your backs." And Ida Rodriguez told the judge, "You say we have no remorse. You're right. ... Your jails and your long sentences will not frighten us.""Eight of these FALN terrorists later would receive pardons from President Clinton ...""Holder played a central role in freeing these terrorists ... in this case he recommended that clemency be granted--despite vehement opposition from the FBI, the Bureau of Prisons, and his own Justice Department."+ Tony Rezko / Wikipedia:--"... the jury found Rezko guilty of six counts of wire fraud, six counts of mail fraud, two counts of corrupt solicitation, and two counts of money laundering ..."+ Grim proving ground for Obama's housing policy / Boston Globe:--Obama helped Rezko--his close friend and most important fund-raiser--get $87,000,000 to renovate 1,000 low-income Chicago apartments.

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